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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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